Primary Objective: Responsible for the development and management of assigned project work during all phases, from inception through planning, design, and construction, in accordance with the project scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report

Design Electrical systems including but not limited to medium and low voltage electrical distribution, generators including cogeneration, transfer switching, UPS, grounding and bonding, lighting and control systems, life safety and emergency systems, and fire alarm.

Design for ICAT services including but not limited to communication systems, AV systems, security access and monitoring systems, equipment and structured cabling.

Write construction specifications

Managing all aspects of electrical projects for our clients in the airport, high rise, residential, healthcare and commercial building industry

Coordination with other members of project team technician and engineer

Liaise with client group to establish project requirements

Construction and equipment procurement follow-up

Support during start-up and commissioning

Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness

Review and coordinate with architectural, structural and mechanical drawings

Work with contractors and respond to technical inquiries

Help establish and promote client relationships

Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients Qualifications, Experience and Education:



8+ years of engineering and/or design co-ordination experience in the consulting industry, specifically working on commercial projects

Skilled Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline such as Building Systems

Proficiency in developing construction documents using AutoCAD and REVIT

Familiar with bid and tendering process

Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint

Experience working with customers and client base

Experience in site investigations and construction review

Able to make frequent trips to the customers’ place of business.

Maintenance of project design fee budgets and profitability

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Required Skills: Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and upper management

Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives





Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner

Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards and codes

High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning

Excellent time management skills and project management skills

Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines with the ability to work under pressure

Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented

Team and customer service-focused

Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible Job Specific Competencies:

Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues

Client Focus – Providing service excellence with added value to internal and/or external clients

Continuous Learning – Identifying and addressing learning and developmental needs to enhance own performance

Creativity and Innovation – Modifies current approaches to generating viable, new approaches and solutions

Initiative – Addresses current issues by dealing with situations proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise

Interactive Communication – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering two-way open communication

Legislative, Policies, Procedures & Standards – Understanding and using relevant legislation, policies, procedures and/or standards in performing one’s work

Results Management – Supervises work/projects by organizing time, work and resources to accomplish in the most effective and productive way

Self Confidence – Demonstrating realistic trust in own abilities and confidence when challenged

Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals

📌 Electrical Engineer (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 MCW Consultants
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality